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...highlight of the evening was Le Corsaire. It was not the choreography (which is rather dull) nor even the actual pas de deux (which was good), but the unmatched technical prowess and stunning bravado of principal dancer Angel Corella in his solo variations that left the audience in thunderous applause. Corella takes risks in his dancing and his boundless energy brings him to the realm of greatness. His technical ability is astounding, and it is matched by his charming enthusiasm as he flirts with the audience, making pirouettes look easy. His jumps were huge and effortless, achieving real height...
...supposed highlight of this all is the inevitable game itself. While enthusiasts claim that the chaos across the river is an opportunity to enjoy the school spirit that "normal" colleges experience, we have one word: BORING! If ass-numbing cold and nosebleed seats will fullfill you, then Harvard/Yale is for you, chump. (P.S., don't think that the tailgate party out the back of the Mercedes M-class is for you; the Moet & Chandon is legit and so are watercrackers. Only alums actually get piece this weekend...
...highlight of the concert, however, came after intermission with the performance of Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde, his adaptation of Hans Bethge's collection of translated poems The Chinese Flute. At this point, Ozawa was not only conducting the BSO, but also two singers, Ben Heppner and Thomas Quastoff, who rounded out the tenor and bass-baritone voice parts. The work was divided into five parts that explored a different facet of Mahler's self-contemplation. In the first piece, known as the "drinking song," a man laments that "Dark is life, dark is death" and copes...
...highlight of the concert was the "Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56," known as the Scottish Symphony. Considered one of the composer's great pictorial works, more than 10 years passed between the initial inspiration, brought about by a visit to Scotland, and the completion of the final score. Mendelssohn dedicated the symphony to Queen Victoria. There are few distinctly Scottish melodies or overtones in the symphony and no bagpipe harmonies or haunting folk tunes. The lack of stereotypical Scottish themes makes room for Mendelssohn's own creative energy. The final movement's majestic theme, not heard...
...from the Ethel Merman school"; as Miss Hannigan, this is a very effective combination. (Although at times it may have been a bit too effective, as a few little hands were seen sneaking up to cover some wide eyes as Struthers hit some of her most prolific notes.) The highlight of Struthers' performance is the vast amount of energy she brings to the stage. Alternately throwing herself on the floor and shaking pint-sized orphans, Struthers concedes, "When I get up there, I'm all over the place. It seems like I've shot out of a cannon...